Discover the top 30 highest-rated Japanese restaurants in Queens
Queens is home to one of NYC's largest Japanese communities, resulting in an incredibly authentic and diverse Japanese food scene. From traditional family-run establishments in Flushing to contemporary Japanese restaurants in Astoria and Long Island City, Queens offers some of the most genuine Japanese dining experiences outside of Japan. Our curated selection of the top 30 highest-rated Japanese restaurants showcases the borough's remarkable authenticity, featuring everything from precise Edomae sushi to soul-warming ramen, crispy tonkatsu, delicate soba, and convivial izakaya experiences - all at prices that often undercut Manhattan while maintaining exceptional quality.